Construction, Design and Management Advisor
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
25/03/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 20/04/2023 23:59
Salary:
£39,493 to £43,516 p.a. Grade 12
Job Category:
Construction
Employment Location:
Your normal place of work will be Meadowfield. However you may be required to work at any council work place within County Durham-PLUS HYBRID WORKING
Further Information
The Construction Consultancy Services (CCS) deliver professional services across a range of disciplines, our primary aim is to deliver capital build projects and programmes of all sizes, value and complexity that surpass customer expectation.
We manage internal and external design teams and construction partners to ensure projects undertaken and concluded are done so to the highest standards. Our portfolio is comprehensive and includes a rolling programme of circa 160 live projects with an overall portfolio CAPEX of £250M.
The team is responsible for the design and project management of new-build and refurbishment capital construction schemes, ranging from c.£50K to £10m+. Projects include educational buildings, sports and leisure facilities, public infrastructure, administration buildings, heritage projects, social care facilities and a continuous programme of capitalised maintenance condition works.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will be responsible for a range of building projects, working with client representatives, in-house and external designers and contractors advising them of and ensuring they fulfil their CDM obligations in the role of Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.
As CDM (construction, design and management) Advisor you will play a central role in any construction project. Providing the client, principal designer and principal contractor with sound competent advice on construction design processes, risk mitigation, best practice health and safety application and current legislation.
As CDM advisor you will ensure the Duty Holders stay complaint in relation to paperwork, F10 submission and monitoring the arrangements throughout the project
We encourage you to contact Malcolm Churchill the Principal Programme and Projects Manager via email at malcolm.churchill@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
Accreditation to Associate/Member level of a relevant construction institute or Chartered Member of the IOSH.
NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) or equivalent (level 6).
Validated Continuing professional development in the area of health and safety in construction.
Substantial experience of carrying out a CDM or health and safety related function on construction projects.
Experience of working with design teams for building projects including:
• New build
• Refurbishment
• Projects on occupied sites
• Complex projects
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held the week commencing Monday 24th April 2023.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESREG@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 264469/ 264798 / 264778 / 264764.
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days (from 1 April), a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).
If you would like to know more, please follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
HYBRID WORKING
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
Anyone currently listed on the Durham County Council Redeployment Register who is interested in being considered for this vacancy should contact Payroll and Employee Services on alternativeemployment@durham.gov.uk. In this case, the interview date must be prior to your end date.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.